 01/10/2006 PLACE OF BIRTH: MISTER P London. ONE Ghana
DATE OF BIRTH: MISTER P 2/5/71. ONE 27/12/73
PERSONAL MOTTO: Do you what you feel and try to get somewhere with it.
STYLE OF MUSIC (IN FIVE WORDS): Dance, funk, downtempo, electronica, hip hop.
DESCRIBE YOURSELF (IN FIVE WORDS): Goodhearted, friendly, motivated, passionate and stubborn.
Mister P (Panos Liassi) met One (Andrew Tumi) when he was looking for a vocalist for some of his ongoing productions. The pair hit it off immediately and worked together for three years, before deciding the time was right to officially form Supafly Inc. After deciding to move to Australia, they continued to work on music and develop the live Supafly Inc shows, where Andrew would hype up the crowd and Mr P would DJ. “Our live and DJ shows are all about keeping it funky and sexy, while trying to break down musical boundaries,” explains Mister P. “We just think - why can’t we play hip hop in a house set and visa versa. We just like give to crowds what they want.” It was while in Australia that the inspiration for their signature tune, ‘Let’s Get Down’ was born. Written on one of the hottest days in Melbourne’s history, it captured Supafly Inc’s carefree party vibe perfectly and was released on Eye Industries last year. “Supafly Inc is all about using the energy and power of music to affect people in a positive way,” explains One. “We do this through our records, our productions, DJing and live performances. Musically we’re a complete mix. As long as we’re feeling it, we’ll release it for people to enjoy.” ’Movin Too Fast’ samples the riff from Phil Collins’ ‘Another Day In Paradise’, and loops it over a chunky house beat, replacing the slap-headed songsmith’s melancholy tones, with an anthemic vocal that tells the tale of a relationship gone wrong. QUESTIONS ANSWERED BY DAVE GERAGHTY AND DOMINIC PHILIPS
What do you do to chill out after a hectic night performing?
Sleep or watch animals on TV (Discovery Channel).
What is your biggest achievement so far?
Being alive and been able to make a living doing what we love.
Who are your musical heroes?
Prince, James Brown, Jimmy Hendrix, The Doors, Beatles, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Pink Floyd, Bob Marley, Missy Elliot.
Tell us about your new projects...
Straw Dogz is my new project. The first track ‘Young & Lonely’ features the vocalist Diane Charlemange who did the vocals on the drum and bass classic ‘Inner City Life’ by Goldie. It’s a feel-good project where I’m free to do anything I want. ‘Young & Lonely’ is one of my most favourite tunes I have produced and co-written.
What are your plans for the future?
Release this album, make more albums and have more fun!
Are there any artists you would like to work with?
Prince
You’re having a dinner party. Who would you invite and why?
Jesus Christ, The Devil, Richard Pryor, Hitler, Marilyn Monroe, Malcolm X, Prince, Madonna, John McEnroe, my family and friends, The Pope, Hugh Hefner (and all his friends) and Einstein.
What is your recipe for success?
Hard work, more hard work, networking, more hard work and a lot of luck. Not to mention you have to make a good tune!
What makes you happy?
Good food, good sex and lots of sunshine.
What makes you angry?
People who let their ego get in the way of their life and yours. Also the congestion charge.
What was the last CD/record you bought?
Chocolate Puma – ‘Always and Forever. Wicked tune.
What is your favourite song?
That is a really hard question. Too much good music out there. I really don’t know but one of them would be ‘Girlfriend’ or ‘Sign of the Times’ by Prince.
If not a DJ/producer/artist then what?
Maybe a funky bar somewhere on the beach or be in some kind of business. I don’t like 9 to 5 jobs so I would have to be self-employed.
THE SINGLE ‘MOVIN TOO FAST’ IS AVAILABLE ON DATA RECORDS NOW.
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